Mezcal Bee's Knees
A Prohibition-era classic reimagined with mezcal — honey and lemon juice balance the smoke beautifully in this simple, elegant three-ingredient cocktail. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Honey syrup (2:1 honey to water)
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with soft cheese and honeycomb or roasted delicata squash; the honey and lemon balance mezcal's smoke while pairing naturally with sweet, creamy, or mild dishes.
Instructions
Add mezcal, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
Make honey syrup by dissolving 2 parts honey in 1 part warm water — straight honey is too thick to mix properly The honey and smoke combination is magical — they amplify each other During Prohibition, honey was used to mask the taste of poor-quality spirits